FROM THE DESK OF REV NIHAL FERNANDO
Dearly Beloved in Christ,,
Ending Gospel Poverty
"Go into all the world and proclaim the Gospel to the whole creation."" —
Mark 16 : 15
Gospel poverty is not only the absence of material resources; it is also the
absence of the Good News of Jesus Christ in people’s lives. In Sri Lanka,
many are familiar with religion, yet may not truly know the hope,
forgiveness, peace, and new life found in Christ.
May our parish be a community that not only receives the Gospel, but
faithfully shares it.
As an Anglican parish, our calling is to proclaim Christ through Scripture,
prayer, Holy Communion, pastoral care, and faithful Christian witness.
Our churches must be welcoming communities where people encounter
Christ, not merely religious institutions.
Let us therefore take the Gospel beyond our church walls—to our homes,
workplaces, schools, neighbourhoods, and wider communities. By word
and deed, may we become instruments through whom others experience
the love of Christ.
"Let your light so shine before others, that they may see your good works
and give glory to your Father in heaven." — Matthew 5 : 16
May our parish be a community that not only receives the Gospel, but
faithfully shares it.
Yours in Christ,
